# 38. Trade Unions and Kanye West

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Podcast: [Take Me Home](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take-me-home-7058908)
Published: 2026-04-12T08:32:56+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sebastian-moore5/episodes/38--Trade-Unions-and-Kanye-West-e3hoecp
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## Resource

In this episode of Take Me Home, Sebastian and Hilary discuss whether trade union power is really making a comeback or if today’s headlines are misleading. They explore the shift from collective action to individual rights and what that means for workers and businesses. Plus, a debate on free speech and state power following the UK’s decision to deny Kanye West a visa. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

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